Just For Fun

'For $35/month, we envision a mix of live sports and all-new episodes of Tim Laudner’s Street Justice.'

'And then Grandpa said that if a batter gets a home run when the bases are loaded, they call it a grand slam. I love it when he tells me his stories.’

Stu took the week off so he handed the Friday content reins over to the late playwright Samuel Beckett. Turns out he's a real ball guy!

The brutality of the Dodger series certainly will outweigh the few shining bright spots, but I managed to find a few, but kept it real as we lick our wounds and move forward to Boston. 

....at least it wasn't a perfect game... 

You’ve had four days to marinade in every delicious note. With the departures of Taylor Rogers (The Chain), pre-extension Byron Buxton, (Return of the Mack), and Mitch Garver (Shining Star), the best tune is anybody's to take.

Author’s Note: you may be wondering, my incredibly strong musical credentials include playing the violin for twelve years, which led me to eventually sit near Twins’ beat writer Do-Hyoung Park when we participated in the same orchestra eleven years ago. He doesn't remember this.

"The rush of acquiring and sending away assets is unbeatable. We’re hooked, baby,” said a manic Falvey.

Why will this injury-plagued veteran turn it around in a Minnesota Twins uniform? Because he just has to, alright? You sure ask a lot of questions.

Minnesota baseball is a strong community where everyone who gets the chance to play professionally is cheered by fans all across the state. Another small-town pitcher with two seasons in the Major Leagues in the early '90s is featured in this month's Minnesota Made. Get to know 1979 Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop High School graduate Dana Kiecker.

“I can see the optimism and hope over (Carlos) Correa in their eyes. That’s when I strike,” said the monster.

“It’s like riding a bike, but the bike is existential sadness and it doesn’t have a bullpen,” said Edmund.

In what is hopefully the final Lockout Lookup, we discuss just one of the many 2014 Twins outfielders. This is the story of Sam Fuld.